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Dim sum (traditional Chinese: 點心; simplified Chinese: 点心; pinyin: diǎn xīn; Jyutping: dim2 sam1) is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are traditionally enjoyed in restaurants for brunch, [1] [2] with a “selection of over 1,000 varieties of small-plate Chinese foods, usually meat or vegetables in dough or a wrapper that is steamed, deep-fried or pan-fried.” [3] Most ...
Dishes derived from cuisines of the Western world, but not classified into a particular country, belong in this category. It is known in Hong Kong as sai chaan ( 西餐, 'Western cuisine'), and outside of Hong Kong as Hong Kong-style Western cuisine or Canto-Western cuisine. Restaurants that offer this style of cuisine are usually cha chaan ...
gāi méih bāau. Jyutping. gai1 mei5 baau1. The cocktail bun ( Chinese: 雞尾包; Jyutping: gai1 mei5 baau1) is a Hong Kong –style sweet bun with a filling of shredded coconut. It is one of several iconic types of baked goods originating from Hong Kong. [1] Cocktail bun cross-section, revealing the coconut filling.
Egg waffle. An egg waffle is a spherical egg-based waffle popular in Hong Kong and Macau, [ 1] consisting of an eggy leavened batter cooked between two plates of semi-spherical cells. They are usually served hot, and often eaten plain, although they may be served with fruit and flavors such as strawberry, coconut or chocolate. [ 2]
Hong Kong–style milk tea. Hong Kong–style milk tea ( Chinese: 港式奶茶 ), also known as "silk-stocking" milk tea ( 絲襪奶茶 ), is a tea drink made from Ceylon black tea and evaporated milk (or condensed milk ). The drink originated in the mid-20th century during the British rule of Hong Kong, and was inspired by the British's ...
Comfort food. Chicken soup, a common classic comfort food that is found across various cultures. Comfort food is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone [ 1] and may be characterized by its high caloric nature associated with childhood or home cooking. [ 2] The nostalgia may be specific to an individual or it may apply to ...
History of Chinese cuisine. The history of Chinese cuisine is marked by both variety and change. The archaeologist and scholar Kwang-chih Chang says "Chinese people are especially preoccupied with food" and "food is at the center of, or at least it accompanies or symbolizes, many social interactions". Over the course of history, he says ...
The region of Hong Kong has been inhabited since the Old Stone Age, later becoming part of the Chinese Empire with its loose incorporation into the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC). Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial center.